[AT] Ford V-10

[Mogrits]

My former partners had F-250s with the V-10. No issues whatsoever with
power or reliability or transmissions. They didn't pull all the time-
but they were often driven with a loaded dump trailer by employees
which I'd say qualifies for harsh duty.

Expect about 8-10 mpg loaded and 10-11 mpg unloaded. This is what they
reported to me they were getting.

If you start looking at the diesels, you may want to check into an
older truck- I'm not a diesel owner but I know my friends who are are
bellyaching over  poor mileage and less power in these "new diesels".

Warren

On 1/19/09, Don  Bowen <don.bowen at earthlink.net> wrote:
> I am considering trading my trailer in for a class C motor home.  My current
> tow vehicle is an '98 Dodge 318 with over 180,000 miles and is still going
> strong.  I hope to replace the origonal clutch in the next few weeks, the
> clutch is still good but the throw out bearing is howling when it gets cold
> out.  The problem is not the pickup but the trailer.  I think a class C
> would be easier to deal with.
>
>
>
> So, the one I looked at today was on a Ford F450 chassis with the V-10.  It
> is a 2007 model with 13,000 miles.  I know little about Fords since I had
> bad luck with an '87 Taurus and I have never bought an automatic for myself.
>
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> What is the general opinion of the V-10 and its automatic?
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> How long will it last under that load and what sort of fuel mileage should I
> expect?
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> Don Bowen  KI6DIU
>
> http://www.braingarage.com/Dons/Travels/journal/Journal.html
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